Dicoria sp.
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Family: Asteraceae · Type: Perennial · Native
Dicoria sp. is a native California perennial in the Asteraceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Tidestromia: Tidestromia has tiny separate flowers in leaf axils; Dicoria has composite heads in branched clusters.; vs Marrubium: Marrubium has square stems and whorled mint flowers; Dicoria has round stems and composite heads.; vs Ambrosia: Ambrosia has separate male and female heads; Dicoria has bisexual disk flowers in branched clusters.; vs Encelia: Encelia has large solitary daisy-like heads; Dicoria has small heads in elongated branched clusters.; vs Atriplex: Atriplex has tiny wind-pollinated flowers with papery bracts; Dicoria has composite flower heads.
Frequently asked questions
Is Dicoria sp. native to California?
Yes. Dicoria sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Dicoria sp. belong to?
Dicoria sp. is in the Asteraceae family, genus Dicoria.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Sources: Jepson eFlora · CalPhotos
Last updated 2026-04-14
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